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I can understand that. I feel that way with video games, where more content makes me want to spend more time than I have. But, think of it this way. You can choose whether to add the Encounters content. You could also play it at home. Those are just options. You don't have to take them. What...

Wizards of the Coast has announced a new organized program, called D&D Adventurers League! The WotC article shares details on the program. I'm particularly pleased with how the program will operate as a cohesive whole, tying together Encounters as a store program with Expeditions: a new...

I think the majority of hints (especially in various media sites) suggested Tyranny of Dragons would be a cross-media 'event'. That's what it seems to be. A combination of storyline, adventure product (some or all 3rd-party!), perhaps Encounters, perhaps convention content (Gen Con adventures)...

It is interesting to look back at this thread's various dire predictions.

Updated the main post for the Dead in Thay season, which starts this weekend with the Launch Event.

Thanks, it is a dream come true to work on D&D! If you are interested in freelancing, keep an ear open for the new organized play program. It has mentioned there will be one (though no official word on when it will begin). When it starts up they will look for authors. Writing for organized play...

One of the things we were up against in running the event was complexity. This was already more complex than the typical gameday adventure. Some of the initial design I did for that final adventure, in collaboration with the other two authors, included a lot more interconnection between the...

That's awesome! As one of the three writers of the adventure, I'm really glad to hear of the adventure continuing to be used in the interactive format, and especially in a college where some gamers will be younger. Thanks for organizing this! Multi-Table: The event coordinator can play a really...

The excellent site Dungeon's Master covers the contents of the Dead in Thay season of Encounters. The kit includes one of the coolest Tomb of Horrors type dungeon maps we have seen! If you liked Vault of the Dracolich, you will likely enjoy Dead in Thay. One of the key authors of that...

I really like the emphasis on open storytelling in the new Encounters adventures, though I hear far too often that they are overwhelming for many DMs and for walk-up new players. There was a real beauty to the original Encounters concept, where a DM could run the week's encounter without...

That's a good point. The earliest adventures became printed modules (Against the Giants, Barrier Peaks, Slave Lords series, etc.). And they did at various times charge for the adventures. My feeling is that this was in line with the idea that you paid to play at a convention slot, as a way to...

That's a bit unfair. Realistically, LG was more than a bit insane for Wizards. They had practically no control over what any region did. Regions could create almost no experience at all, or they might create sub-rules for how PCs could own property, throw online in-character parties, and let...

At Winter Fantasy this year two LG Core Special adventures were converted to Next. The adventures ran really well and a bit faster than the 3E versions. But, players also tend to spend more time on fun exploration and RP, so it isn't as stark a contrast (even with dungeon delves, which these...

It is, in the tradition of all the edition-changing FR events. 4E made significant changes, nearly all of which are being lessened (and in some cases completely undone). This is particularly true for most? of the Abeir intrusions, though I would guess we will retain some cool earthmotes and...

I think WotC has actually been keeping this in mind. Take a look at Murder in Baldur's Gate or Legacy of the Crystal Shard. Both of these adventures (available in stores) came with a booklet providing extensive information on the city/region/environs. Even if you don't run the adventure, there...

Worth sharing: In another thread, Merric gave a great overview of the available D&D Next adventures. (Other adventures have been offered for Next but are not easily available).

There is a fine tradition of tournament adventures at Origins, for sure. Several classic adventures (such as Barrier Peaks) began as an Origin tournament adventure. But, I'm not sure WotC appreciates that or sees that as a reason to have a strong presence (currently) at Gen Con. (This is, again...

I like pondering your question of what we would like a new organized play program to be. On one hand, I want it to be whatever is effective for D&D and for our hobby. I loved Living Greyhawk as a personal experience, but it could be insular and even turn away new players by making them feel...

Deleting, as my old post seems to have now posted.